JOB DESCRIPTION: Project Accountant

Background:

The goal of the project is to establish and operate a fully functional and sustainable ICT Excellence Centre in Moldova. The activity will establish and manage a physical facility for the Centre, provide for appropriate equipment and staff, and organize trainings and services to students and IT sector workers related to information and communications technology (ICT).

Job Title: Project Accountant

Basic Functions:

The Accountant will be responsible for financial management, planning and book keeping of the project and Center.

Specific Duties andResponsibilities

General Accounting Duties: Responsible for assisting with general accounting functions including:

Preparing and processing journal entries for month-end and year-end accruals and reconciling accounts to the supporting documentation;

Producing accurate financial reports for managers;

Providing budget support for departments during the annual budget process;

Providing supporting schedules for annual audit;

Project Accounting Duties: Responsible for all aspects of accounting for donor projects including --

Establish procurement, grants, compliance and operational systems and ensure full compliance with Internal policies and USAID policies and regulations;

Assist the Senior Project Coordinator in hiring and termination procedures, staff development plans, and administration of benefits, while maintaining strict confidentiality of records and personnel issues;

Ensure overall proper reporting and provide guidance in the development and dissemination of all project financial reports;

Monitor project annual budgets and long-term financial projections and make analysis available to relevant staff;

Design and implement together with Senior Project Coordinator project specific internal control systems to safeguard assets, financial records, and documents of the organization;

Ensure compliance with donor agreements and ensure that all activities are implemented as per the approved agreement and budget;

Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all partners, and local stakeholders.

Reporting

The Project Accountant will report directly to the Senior Project Coordinator.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.